Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa 2024: (Deadline 14 October, 2024)

Applications are open for the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa 2024. This is a three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A Black-led technology startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to Black founder communities across South Africa.

This cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa is specifically designed to support Black founders in South Africa. The startups are paired with relevant Google and industry experts to solve their startup’s top challenges, and are provided with non-dilutive funding, insights and best practices to improve their product and business.

Benefits

• Receive equity-free support for duration of program.
• Dedicated mentoring from Google teams.
• Exclusive invitations to technical bootcamps hosted by Google, where qualified.
• Access to Google’s network of industry experts.
• Eligible startups receive product credits.
• Access to new Google products and tools as relevant.
• Support on company and product strategy.
• Work hand in hand with experts from Google on your biggest tech challenges.

Eligibility

• Startups demonstrating traction, ideally between Seed and Series A stage.
• Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model.
• Deeply technical, preferably leveraging technologies like machine learning and AI.
• Commitment from CTO and/or technical roles to participate and engage in required program sessions.
• They are committed to building accelerator classes that are diverse and inclusive, and encourage applications from qualified startups with founders of all backgrounds.
• This program is open to Black-led technology startups within South Africa.

Application

Up to Series A funded startups are invited to apply. Late applications will not be considered.

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For more information, visit Google for Startups Accelerator.